I like the concept of this book and it was delivered very well. I have nothing to say against the writing itself. One part that felt super unrealistic about this book is that the kids are no older than thirteen, but somehow they seem a lot older. They act like they’re teens mostly instead of middle school kids taking care of younger kids. However, once you get past that point, which is pretty easy, the book is quite enjoyable.
I really liked the cast of characters Mr. Cramer created. Each kid had a skill that united their little party together. Abby was the sweet and caring person who stayed strong throughout the book. Jordan the sailor. Kevin the smart one who allowed them access to all the information.
I also like that this book isn’t about a group of kids out to save the world. No, they’re just trying to live the best life possible with all the resources that are available to them. Yes, their life is hard, but they also find things to celebrate, like birthdays, even if getting older means being closer to death. I enjoyed reading about the trials and tribulations these kids faced and the solutions they came up.